Tag: internal dissent


  • The 48 Hours That Shattered the Liberal Party’s Net-Zero Promise

    The 48 Hours That Shattered the Liberal Party’s Net-Zero Promise

    The Moment That Unfolded in Parliament House By midday on a pivotal Wednesday, more than a dozen Liberal MPs gathered in the Parliament House office of Senator Henry Pike. The scene was charged but orderly: a caucus of backbenchers, many openly skeptical of the party’s net-zero stance, convened to deliberate how to press their case…

  • The 48 Hours that Shattered the Liberal Party’s Net Zero Promise

    The 48 Hours that Shattered the Liberal Party’s Net Zero Promise

    Introduction: A Promise Under Pressure In a moment that would redefine the Liberal Party’s approach to climate policy, a rapid sequence of internal meetings and political calculations culminated in a dramatic weakening of the party’s net zero pledge. What began as a routine ideological debate within caucus exploded into a defining moment, revealing how strategic…

  • Fianna Fáil Rebels Speak Out Over ‘Naughty List’ Controversy as Party Leaders Lead to Brazil

    Fianna Fáil Rebels Speak Out Over ‘Naughty List’ Controversy as Party Leaders Lead to Brazil

    Overview: A Controversial List Sparks Internal Tension The story centers on a controversial so-called “naughty list” that reportedly named Fianna Fáil TDs viewed as rebels within the party. As the party’s leadership prepares to depart for a high-profile engagement in Brazil, several TDs who found themselves on the list spoke out about the upset and…

  • Fianna Fáil Rebels Speak Out Over ‘Naughty List’ During Post-Election Pause

    Fianna Fáil Rebels Speak Out Over ‘Naughty List’ During Post-Election Pause

    Fianna Fáil Faces Friction After the Naughty List Reveal Fianna Fáil’s parliamentary party met for the first time since the presidential election, and the mood was understandably tense. A list described by some as the “naughty list” of rebels has sparked debate within the party ranks, with several TDs (Teachtaí Dála) voicing their disappointment at…